School Bus Assistant

Hourly Rate: $19.80
Monday-Friday, hours are based on the assigned route (minimum of 25 hours per week to qualify for certain benefits)

Position Summary

The Arc Carroll County is seeking compassionate and dependable School Bus Assistants to support students with disabilities during transportation to and from school. In this role, you will assist the bus driver on an assigned route and help ensure students’ safety, comfort, and positive behavior while in transit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist students with boarding and exiting the school bus safely.
• Secure safety equipment including seat belts, car seats, and wheelchair tie-down systems as required.
• Lift and assist students into seating or car seats following safety procedures.
• Monitor student attendance and maintain familiarity with assigned students and routes.
• Provide supervision, intervention, and support to students during transport.
• Support students in developing appropriate social skills and positive peer interactions.
• Safely evacuate students from the bus during emergency situations when required.
• Attend all required meetings, pre-service training, and in-service training sessions provided by Carroll County Public Schools and The Arc.
• Maintain professional, respectful relationships with bus drivers, students, families, school staff, and The Arc personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 25+ hours per week
• 403(b) retirement plan — eligible immediately upon hire
• Paid sick leave
• Credit Union membership
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Arc Carroll County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Compensation details: 19.8-19.8 Hourly Wage

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